2 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Drums play a significant role in Chinese culture.     1     (accompany) Chinese civilization for thousands of years, the drum has a deep spiritual meaning which takes its existence far beyond a musical instrument. Confucius regarded the “Drum Dance”     2     (high). It is also the origin of the Chinese phrase “guwu” which means “embolden“ in English.

The earliest reference to the drum in China is in the Pottery Age. The Zhou dynasty     3     (establish) the drum music institution that was responsible for the management officials known     4    “drum men” and developed a complete drum music system. From then on, drums came to be used in ancient Chinese     5     (practice) such as sacrifice, military, labor and other activities.

In ancient China, agriculture was the main form of production and drums were considered inseparable for a good harvest. Since the sound of drums echoes     6    of thunder, it was believed that    7    (play) drums could attract rain.

Dozens of types of Chinese drums exist today. For instance, “Taiping Drum” is used to express hope for peace and prosperity（繁荣）    8     “Ansai Waist Drum” is meant to show the spirit of the Loess Plateau（黄土高原）and the    9     (hero) character of farmers in Northwest China.

The prosperity of drum culture reflects the     10     (stable) and prosperity of Chinese society. For thousands of years, drums have been played in the backdrop as the society lives in peace and contentment.

3 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

The youth version of The Peony Pavilion (《牡丹亭》) successfully entered the stage of the Spring for Chinese Arts at the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center.

The Peony Pavilion,     1     cultural treasure of the world, was written by China’s Ming Dynasty playwright and writer Tang Xianzu, who is compared to William Shakespeare. And Kunqu Opera,     2     (combine) songs performed in the Suzhou dialect, graceful body movements, martial arts and dance, was     3     (origin) born in the region of Kunshan, Jiangsu Province. It was listed as one of the representative     4     (work) of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2001.

Kunqu Opera uses a seemingly endless     5     (vary) of gestures to express specific emotions and has distinguished itself by its rhythmic patterns. It also has a major impact     6     all the more recent forms of opera in China, such as Peking Opera.

    7     excites the organizing committee is that The Peony Pavilion     8     (attract) a growing young audience since its first performance in Beijing. Up to now, Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center,     9     aim is to emphasize the inheritance, promotion, development and popularization of traditional Chinese culture and arts, has also held many exhibitions related to traditional drama, and established the Peking Opera inheritance class     10     (popularize) the traditional art to children.

6 . 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。

Hanfu, or traditional Chinese clothing, has a long history dating back    1    thousands of years. It represents the traditional cultural heritage of the Han ethnic group in China. Hanfu embodies the elegance, grace, and beauty of ancient Chinese civilization. In the last few years it    2    (make) a comeback. It is estimated that by the end of this year, the number of people using hanfu products in China will reach 6.89 million, with total sales    3    (expect) to reach 10.16 billion yuan.

    4    (satisfy) the diverse tastes of today’s youth, sellers are putting fancy decorations on this ancient costume. Certain hanfu has a    5    (color) reflective effect, as shiny decorative powders    6    (stamp) into the cloth. Although the young fans of hanfu generally agree    7    is no need to strictly follow the ancient rules, their opinions differ significantly. Some said they can match hanfu from different dynasties together, or with modern clothing, according to their own    8    (prefer).

But others said clothing with fancy and modern decorations can’t be seen as hanfu at all. Meanwhile, fans disagree on    9    often one should wear the clothing, every day or on special occasions like festivals and weddings. But one thing is for sure, young people have become    10    (increasing) interested in activities to promote and display the traditional Chinese culture.

8 . 语法填空

Ancient Chinese civilisation has continued all the way through into modern times, despite the many ups and downs in its history. One of the main factors     1     (be) the Chinese writing system.

    2     (date) back several thousand years to the use of longgu，written Chinese was a picture­based language. At that time, people carved some     3     (symbol) on animal bones and shells. By the Shang Dynasty，it had been already a     4     (high) developed system. Later, there was a time     5     the Chinese people were divided geographically，leading to many varieties of dialects and characters.Chinese writing system was fixed from Qin Dynasty, when Emperor Qinshihuang united the seven major states into one unified country.

The writing system is not only of great     6     (important) in uniting the Chinese people and culture, but also an important means     7     which China’s present is connected with its past. Today, we can read the classic works which     8     (write) by Chinese in ancient times. Now, Chinese calligraphy, as     9     art form, has become an important part of Chinese culture.

With China playing a greater role in global affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to learn Chinese     10     (appreciate) China’s culture and history.

9 . Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank.

The Year of the Ox is coming. In China, you will find various ox figures     1    (make) of gold, wood, plastic, paper, shell and stone on sale in stores and on streets     2    (celebrate) the return.

    3    why was the ox chosen to be one of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs?

Centuries ago, most people earned their living     4    farming. The ox was used to help plow, cultivate and carry heavy goods.

The ox has long had a significant place in Chinese culture. Ancient Chinese poets and writers frequently described the ox in literature. In the Classic of Poetry,     5    (old)   the existing collection of Chinese poetry, the animal was mentioned in nine out of the 305 pieces.

The ox is considered a symbol of diligence and earnestness in Chinese culture. To this day, the phrase “the spirit of ox” still refers to conquering anything that may present     6    as an obstacle. The spirit is highly praised and many people follow it as their work ethic. When someone achieves a great accomplishment through hard work, people often use “niu”,     7    (mean) “awesome”, to describe him or her.

Seldom     8    oxen bully the weak or fear the strong. They work hard and make sacrifices.

This is reflected in a couplet from a poem by Lu Xun(1881—1936): “Fierce-browed, I coolly defy a thousand pointing fingers; Head bowed, like a willing ox I serve the children”,     9    fully expresses the poet’s loyalty to the people.

So naturally, often those who were born in the Year of the Ox     10    (expect) to be hardworking, reliable and loyal. “They never seek to be the center of attention and do not look for praise,” the website China Highlights noted.